Opening Boyds Channel for Heavy Barrel

[m12lrs]

this is the tool that is made for that.

http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/stock-work-finishing/stock-making-hand-tools/barrel-channel-cutting-tools/barrel-bedding-tool-prod6796.aspx

http://www.brownells.com/userdocs/products/p_364700900_1.jpg

[m12lrs]

Hi y'all,

I searched but didn't find the answer so please forgive me if this has already been asked and answered.

I bought a heavy barrel to replace the stock sporter in my Axis 308. I read through the thread on Boyd's stocks and saw the recommendations for enlarging the channel using sandpaper wrapped around dowels or sockets. What I need to know is how deep to sand it out. Should the channel be widened to the point the barrel sits flat inside it from receiver to the fore end of the stock or should it rest against the sides?

I'm taking my Axis to a gunsmith to have him swap the barrels and bed the action so I want/need to have the channel done correctly before I drop it off.

Thanks in advance for your help.

John

nope

you can't do it without the barreled action.

you have to try the fit and then take a little off try the fit ......... until the barrel fits in the channel to your satisfaction with good clearance all the way around from the recoil lug to the end of the forearm. 1/8" wouldn't hurt my feelings on a heavy barrel long range gun.

[GaCop]

We now make those in the 3m plant where I work. They moved all the equipment to Alexandria, Mn.
I take it the "flapper" is made in different widths?

[futurerider103]

All the ones I've seen are the same width

[scope eye]

There are larger and smaller Diameter ones, as well as thicker and thinner ones.

http://www.grainger.com/search?gclid=Cj0KEQiAu9q2BRDq3MDbvOL1yaYBEiQAD6qoB j-drEOv1C05gFAuQ52dIVnhjyXqeOgFtNo_kXEEtuQaAuP98P8HA Q&searchQuery=3M+Flap+Wheel&cm_mmc=PPC:+Google+PPC&s_kwcid=AL!2966!3!56545464698!e!!g!!3m%20flap%20wh eel&ef_id=Vp@gFgAABIw4OVsC:20160302133803:s

Dean

[futurerider103]

Hmm well look at that

[GaCop]

Kool beenz!

[davidenorth]

I take it the "flapper" is made in different widths?

I work in Trizact clear coat disc area of plant. I have just seen the new employees and machines working. I am guessing like most of our products it's available in different grits and size wheels. My products are 3000 and 5000 grit discs.